Understanding Air Pollution and Climate

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon

• Volcanic eruptions

• Burning fossil fuels

• Photosynthesis

• Ocean evaporation

Which term describes the warming of Earth's atmosphere due to trapped heat from greenhouse gases?

• Acid rain

• Global warming

• Ozone depletion

• Erosion

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Which of the following is an effect of air pollution on human health?

• Improved vision

• Respiratory problems

• Increased appetite

• Stronger bones

Which of the following best explains how greenhouse gases affect Earth's climate?

• They block sunlight from reaching Earth.

• They trap heat in the atmosphere, causing temperatures to rise.

• They cool the planet by reflecting heat into space.

• They increase the amount of oxygen in the air.

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Given a list of gases: methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and oxygen, which two are considered major greenhouse gases?

• Methane and nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen

• Methane and carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen and oxygen

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If a city reduces the number of cars on the road, which type of air pollution is most likely to decrease?

• Ozone depletion

• Particulate matter

• Acid rain

• Soil erosion

Which of the following actions would most effectively reduce the emission of greenhouse gases from electricity production?

• Using more coal power plants

• Switching to renewable energy sources like solar and wind

• Increasing the use of gasoline generators

• Building more highways

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A city is experiencing frequent smog and high rates of asthma among its residents. Using evidence, explain how air pollution could be causing these health problems and suggest a possible solution.

• Air pollution contains harmful particles that can irritate lungs; reducing car emissions could help.

• Air pollution makes the air colder; planting more trees could help.

• Air pollution increases rainfall; building more roads could help.

• Air pollution causes earthquakes; moving the city could help.

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• It will cause global temperatures to decrease.

• It will have no effect on the climate.

• It will contribute to global warming by trapping more heat in the atmosphere.

• It will make the air cleaner.

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